Many people feel the need for physical, emotional or spiritual support during and after the death of a loved one. A home funeral guide is there to assist the family in creating their own experience by providing knowledge of the process and the contacts families may need to negotiate this stressful time. Families may require information regarding some or all of the following:• preplanning funeral arrangements• filing a death certificate• acquiring a transportation permit• where to go for signatures, copies• preparing the body• transporting the body• finding a casket or urn• preparing the home for services or visiting• writing and submitting obituary or memorial announcements• creating a unique, intimate ceremony• coordinating clergy, musicians, and other professionals• contacting crematories and/or cemeteries, funeral directorsBy including a home funeral guide in your support system, you may be confident that you have all the necessary information to conduct a family-directed funeral, leaving you and your family members and friends comforted and able to experience the process in your own way, and in your own time.The Role of a Home Funeral Guide
